Colombo-Kandy main road closed at Kadugannawa after rock and earth slides
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Traffic along the Kadugannawa–Ganetenna stretch of the Colombo–Kandy main road was suspended on 10 November 2026 following earth and rock slides.
Falling debris damaged a motorcycle parked beside the road. Hiru News initially reported that traffic was restricted to one lane, but later stated the road would remain closed until 6.00 a.m. on 11 November.
Rainfall continued to affect the area following the collapse. The Kandy District Secretary urged motorists to avoid the section and use alternative routes.
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Colombo-Kandy main road closed following earth and rock slide - Breaking News | Daily Mirror
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How the story developed
- EසිதAuthorities reopened one lane of the road between Dawson Tower and Ganethenna junction.
- සිA falling rock struck and damaged a motorcycle during the Kadugannawa landslide incident.
- සිதGeologists identified additional rockfall risks along the nearby railway line in Kadigamuwa.
- EThe National Building Research Organisation began mitigation work to address unstable rock fragments.
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